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Alejandro Villanueva

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Born
1988 (35 years old)

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Meridian, Mississippi

Position
Offensive Tackle

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6 ft 9 in

Weight
320 lb

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Alejandro Villanueva Martínez (born 22 September 1988) is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Villanueva was a Captain in the United States Army, in which he served as an Army Ranger and was decorated with a Bronze Star for valor. He played college football for the Army Black Knights, being recruited at one position and playing three others during the course of his career. After serving three tours of duty in Afghanistan, he signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on 5 May 2014, after working out in a regional showcase. After being waived by Philadelphia, he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and is currently their starting left tackle. Villanueva has become the third Spaniard to play in the NFL after the Rodriguez brothers, Jess and Kelly.